Natural Killer Cell Surface Antigen (CD3-CD56+ Marker Analysis)
Use
Determine levels of natural killer cells in circulation; monitor immune stimulation therapy
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test is dependent on the viability of the collected specimen. It requires specific collection methods to ensure accurate results, as improper handling or delay in transport may render the specimen unusable. Specimens that have been refrigerated, frozen, clotted, or contaminated will be rejected due to compromised integrity.
Methodology
Cell-based / Cytometry (Flow Cytometry)
Biomarkers
CD3-CD56+ Natural Killer Cells
Cell TypeLymphocyte count
Cell Type
LOINC Codes
- 9728-7 - CD3-CD16+CD56+ Cells # Bld
- 8112-5 - CD3-CD16+CD56+ Cells NFr Bld
- 6690-2 - WBC # Bld Auto
- 789-8 - RBC # Bld Auto
- 718-7 - Hgb Bld-mCnc
- 4544-3 - Hct VFr Bld Auto
- 787-2 - MCV RBC Auto
- 785-6 - MCH RBC Qn Auto
- 786-4 - MCHC RBC Auto-EntMCnc
- 788-0 - Erythrocyte DistWidth Bld Auto
- 777-3 - Platelet # Bld Auto
- 770-8 - Neutrophils NFr Bld Auto
- 736-9 - Lymphocytes NFr Bld Auto
- 5905-5 - Monocytes NFr Bld Auto
- 713-8 - Eosinophil NFr Bld Auto
- 706-2 - Basophils NFr Bld Auto
- 75652-8 - Imm Lymphs Bld Ql
- 751-8 - Neutrophils # Bld Auto
- 731-0 - Lymphocytes # Bld Auto
- 742-7 - Monocytes # Bld Auto
- 711-2 - Eosinophil # Bld Auto
- 704-7 - Basophils # Bld Auto
- 71695-1 - Imm Granulocytes NFr Bld Auto
- 53115-2 - Imm Granulocytes # Bld Auto
- 58413-6 - nRBC Bld Auto-Rto
- 18314-5 - Morphology Bld-Imp
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Fill tube(s) to capacity.
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube and yellow-top (ACD-A) or (ACD-B) tube
Collection Instructions
Invert tube 8 to 10 times immediately after collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; specimen refrigerated or frozen; clotted specimen; contaminated specimen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Yellow-top (ACD-A) or (ACD-B) tube: 2 days Lavender-top (EDTA) tube: 1 day |
| Refrigerated | Unstable |
| Frozen | Unstable |
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